Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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CLASS OF 1908 best investment of it. Never was leadership more needed than now.” Fraser G. Marshall, ’87, New Glasgow, N. S. MIDDLE “Hold fast to fundamentals. Be loyal to God’s word and to the lordship of Jesus Christ. My experience is, that having these foundation stones, one may reach out in all directions to the young men who need what the Association has to otter.” T. Duncan Patton, ’92, Ottawa, Ont. WEST “From Winnipeg, the Chicago of the Great North- west. Optimistic, energetic, splendid opportunities, and young men in the majority. To this field graduates of our Alma Mater may profitably turn. Here’s the oppor- tunity, and it is the opportunity that makes the man. Greetings.” H. R. Hadcock, ’02, Winnipeg, Man. HAWAII “Work faithfully, honestly, never being discouraged, no matter what difficulties may be in the way, and this will bring its own reward. Not many of us are blessed with ten talents; but if those of us who have the one will use it faithfully, we will meet with deserved success.” James L. Rath, ’04, Honolulu JAPAN Hyozo Omori, ’06, Nagasaki 15 KOREA “It is a satisfaction to see the Training School pushing ahead in influence and leadership in the Asso- ciation movement. There is no doubt that increasing numbers of college men will realize, as I have done, the great value of post graduate work here and T. S. may soon rank in dignity with the best law and theological schools in America.” Phillip L. Gillett, ’01, Seoul INDIA “To the Cl ass of ’08, the Faculty and Students — Greeting!” Jack W. Story, ’06, Rangoon, Burma AUSTRALIA “I can never forget old T. S., and, in far away Australia, miss much the spirit that moves at Massasoit. My love to all.” William H. Buttrose, ’07, Adelaide, S. Aust. NEW ZEALAND “Still en-route.” John H. Greenwood, ’07, Wellington SOUTH AFRICA “I have never regretted for a moment the time I spent at the Training School. My life there really fitted me for my school work here and I would do the same thing if I had my life to live over again. Greetings to all. Make the most of every opportunity.” Geo. B. Cowles, ’91, Durban, Natal “Still en-route.”

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14 THE MASSASOIT Messages from the Alumni INTERNATIONAL “ 1 would voice my message in the helpful words of Sumner F. Dudley: ‘Attempt nothing that has not for its purpose, directly or indirectly, the advancement of the Kingdom of God.’ Unless we can figure out how someone can be helped by this or by that, it is wasted time and energy.” Edgar M. Robinson, ’oo, New York City UNITED STATES EAST “The Class of ’o8 comes to the stage at perhaps a tragic hour of this generation’s opportunity. Men are questioning the genuineness of every system of religion. While their lives are tossed about without compass or steersman, they are being carried inshore by a tidal wave of moral reform. If Christian life-savers — tactful, en- thusiastic, sacrificial do not rescue them, they will be swept back with the receding tide tar beyond our reach. This is our hour. God grant that we may prove true to this tremendous opportunity for the advance of the Kingdom of Christ. Henry 1 ). Dickson, ’90, New York City MIDDLE “School is not to teach a man things; but himself. Are you an ‘Association Man,’ or just a ‘Physical Trainer ?’ Find out quick. Physical training is a pro- fession, Association work an opportunity. Study of the various ’ologies may equip tor one, but not the other. Don’t risk a foozle in the Association unless you are willing to accept any inconvenience for the sake of the opportunity it uncovers — there are plenty of other places where you may succeed.” W. H. Kinnicutt, M.D., ’94, Cleveland, Ohio “You are entering upon the grandest work, boys, but pray God to keep you from it, unless you are broad and tender in your sympathy, sincere in your ideals and purposes, and controlled by the Spirit of the Master.” Alonzo A. Stagg, ’91, Chicago, 111 . WEST “Enthusiasm’s a disease — Catch it.” Dave W. Pollard, ’02, Douglas, Ariz. CANADA EAST “Get the best possible preparation for your life- work now. Then resolutely and heroically make the

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16 PORTUGAL “The Lisbon Association has just obtained a decision front the courts stating that the sale of Bibles is no crime! A new day is dawning for the Young Men ' s Christian Association in Portugal. Rudolph Horner, ’94, Lisbon ITALY “As an alumnus of old T. S. let me assure you that my heart warms when 1 think of the ‘dear old school.’ You who are shortly to join us on the held of action and to whom we eagerly extend a comrade’s welcome will quickly realize that you have entered upon a soldier’s life; a life of intense strain, trying your powers to the utmost; but it’s glorious fighting, a battle which fasci- nates, which holds you with a marvellous, subtle power. Men, stick to it. Keep the motto ever before you, ‘Never give up.’” M elvin B. Rideout, ’93, Rome SWITZERLAND “My warmest greetings and sincere good wishes to Alumni and students for their continued usefulness. M ay God bless every one abundantly with high spiritual success.” Baron Von Staarck, ’89, Geneva FRANCE “I am with you always in thought, mind, and spirit, THE MASSASOIT as every other faithful son of old T. S. Love to all. Cheer up. Hooray for old T. S.” “ Bonnie ” Chari.es Bonnameux, ’04, Paris ENGLAND “Hearty good wishes to the graduating Class of ’08 from the British Associations. There is nothing like being abroad to make one appreciate the privileges of the home-land. Wherever your lot may be cast, do your utmost to serve your fellowmen, and you will have noth- ing to regret; for in so doing, you are serving the Master. Work spiritually, mentally, physically, and cheerfully in His service.” Chas. E. Heywood, ’98, Birmingham, England RUSSIA “ 1 congratulate you. Class of ’08, upon the oppor- tunity you have had, and still enjoy at old T. S. Your appreciation of the School and its influence upon your life, will ever increase and become a greater factor with you as the years go by, and distance removes you from the dear old place. The memories of the Training School are a continual inspiration to me in my work in Russia. Greetings to my Alma Mater, the members of the Faculty, and the Cl ass of ’08.” E. L. Moraleer, ’04, St. Petersburg